Jobs systems have held

We Asked Systems (Both DID And OSDD) About Their Experience Through A Self-Report Survey Of 174 Participants To Date. Here Are The Results.

Please Note That Although We Have Done Our Best To Ensure The Results Are As Accurate As Possible, We Cannot Verify Or Guarantee The Accuracy Of Every Individual Response. 

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JOBS SYSTEMS HAVE HELD

NOTE: This Question Doesn’t Distinguish Length Of Job Held – The Purpose Is More To Showcase That Although There Are Systems Who Are Unable To Work For A Variety Of Reasons, There Are Also Those Who Can Be Found In A Variety Of Work Settings. 

PUBLIC SERVICE

Politician, Military, 911Dispatcher, Firefighter, Panelist For Trauma Services, Advocacy Work, Postage/Mailing Services, Deliveries/Driving X 5, Call Centre Operator, Student Loan Call Rep

BUSINESS/LAW

Banking, Accounts, Law, Law Firm Assistant, Auditing, Bookkeeping, Business Owner X 5

TEACHING/TRAINING

Movement Coach, After-School Teacher, Curriculum Developer, Swim Teacher, Wall Climbing Instructor, Teaching Artist, Environmental Education, Sports Trainer, Special Ed Teacher, Teacher Facilitator, Art Teacher, Tutor X 4

TRADE/LABOUR

Construction, Construction, Manual Labour, Dock Construction, Factory Worker, Warehouse, Distribution Centre, Warehouse, Security, Floor Installation, Warehouse Packer, Stocking, Forklift Driving

MEDICAL/HEALTHCARE

Therapist X 2, Drug And Alcohol Counsellor, Disability Support Worker X 4, Mental Health Director, Social Worker Case Management, Registered Nurse X 2, Enrolled Nurse, Occupational Therapist,

Support Work, Direct Care Professional, Health Care Worker, Behavioural Health Specialist, Carer X 3, Life Coach, Reiki Practice, Family Support Worker, Funeral Home, Child Development Centre, Medical Aid, Pharmaceutical Technician, Aged Care, Healthcare Assistant, Environmental Services Technician, Microbiologist,

RETAIL

Retail/Store Manager X 5, Retail X 19, Cashier X 12, Sales X 3, Bridal And Formalwear Sales, Customer Service X 8, Movie Theatres, Thrift Store, Grocery Store X 2, Gas Station,

CHILDCARE

Nanny/Childcare X 6, Babysitting X 6, Summer Camp Counsellor X 2, Summer Camps X 2, Children’s Entertainment, Daycare, Student Safety, Prevention Of Sexist & Sexual Crimes Officer

HOSPITALITY

Hospitality X 16, Fast Food X 7, Waitress/Waiter X 5, Barista X 4, Bakery/Baker X 3, Cook X 2, Hostess, Bartender

ANIMAL CARE

Animal Rescue/Shelter X 4, Pet Sitting X 4, Dog Daycare X 2, Veterinarian Assistant, Dog-Walking And Grooming, Animal Care, Kennel Hand

CREATIVE INDUSTRY

Writer X 2, Crafting Jobs, Selling Art, Professional Artist, Theatre Tech For Plays, Acting, Barber Freelance Artist, Theater, Design Work, Knitting Machine Operator, Performing Slam Poet, Film Photographer, Makeup Artist And Hairstylist, Dressmaker, Creative Director, Beauty Therapy, Seamstress, Audiobook Narration, Acting, Photographer, Illustration Artist, Artist, Dancer, Custom Bridal, Clothing Alterations, Beauty Therapy, Journalism

Content Creator X 2, Social Media Marketer, Digital Marketing, Moderating, Public Relations, Art Comms, Advertising Engineer, Grand Writer And Project Manager, Event Management

Receptionist X 5, Admin X 3, Library X 3, IT Support X 3, Repository Work,

Amusement Park Ride Operator, Wilderness Guiding, Ski Resort, Seasonal Work X 2, Lifeguard, Campground Maintenance, Housekeeper X 3, Cleaner X 2

Sex Work X 2